This was taken from about 6,800 feet elevation. In the foreground the mountain drops off nearly a mile to the valley, then climbs again to over 7,000 feet at the peaks at the horizon. The clouds are fairly low over the high country.

As usual, I’m behind in visiting other blogs. And you certainly do not need my comment. But cannot pass by without stating this sunset is astounding. While you know I think all of your photos are top notch, you outdid yourself with this one! Well, God had a hand in it as well, but you managed to capture it. The colors and contrasts are magnificent. Sometimes rarefied air does that. If there was ever a photo made for framing to be hung, this one is it! Stunning!